"We said from the beginning that Larry will ALWAYS be a part of the ABC11 family. Now he will also be a part of our studio! We're so happy to celebrate his amazing legacy," said ABC11 General Manager Caroline Welch.

A new plaque on the studio door reads: "Celebrating Larry as the patriarch of the Eyewitness Newsroom and the heart of North Carolina."

It finishes with Larry's signature "Thanks for the company", which is how he signed off on each newscast.

Larry has been a fixture in the Triangle for several decades, and he retired after 39 years at ABC11. When announcing his retirement, Larry also shared with his viewers and colleagues that he was battling ALS.